that is amazing that people can diagnose a medical problem, and prescribe medical treatment, all based on the description of a "sore" without so much as a detailed description or picture.

your best bet it to see a vet for a first hand diagnosis. in the meantime, get your husbandry and setup where it needs to be.

get a good Ball python book that covers husbandry details. at the very least, McCurley's $11 Ball book, even better his Complete Ball Python book, or VPI's Ball Python book.

if you would like your Ball to get the best possible chance, get it a first hand look from professional hands. best of luck.
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robyn@proexotics.com

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• Inherited ball python w/ skin issues - Dillon, Sat May 3 16:39:52 2008
• RE: Inherited ball python w/ skin issues - dsreptiel, Sat May 3 16:51:36 2008
• RE: Inherited ball python w/ skin issues - constrictorkeepr, Sun May 4 09:45:10 2008
• RE: Inherited ball python w/ skin issues - dsreptiel, Sun May 4 13:08:51 2008
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• see a vet - robyn@ProExotics, Sun May 4 16:13:45 2008
• RE: see a vet - dsreptiel, Sun May 4 17:08:07 2008
• RE: see a vet - HOTRegius, Mon May 5 09:27:50 2008
• RE: see a vet - dsreptiel, Mon May 5 14:09:30 2008
• RE: see a vet - robyn@ProExotics, Mon May 5 12:32:55 2008
• RE: see a vet - dsreptiel, Mon May 5 14:47:03 2008
• RE: see a vet - HOTRegius, Mon May 5 15:03:48 2008
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• RE: see a vet - littleindiangirl, Mon May 5 15:27:08 2008